Letter to the editor: Race question

Piet R. Knetsch, Lawrence

To the editor:

On Jan. 28, the Lawrence Journal-World reported on the selection of a new school superintendent. Photos of both final candidates were provided, and the story noted: “The choices are down to two: both black men in their 40s …” Thus the question: Would the article have stated “both white men in their 40s,” had such been the case? I think not. Does this matter?